Endorsements: Standing Together for Central New York
Endorsements are about more than politics. They represent trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for Onondaga County. I’m proud to be endorsed by local leaders who believe in our work, and I’m equally proud to support other candidates who are stepping up for our community this election season.
Who’s Endorsing Mo Brown?
This year, I’m running against a 28 year incumbent in my race for New York State Assembly. It’s a race that reflects a broader conversation happening across our community about leadership, direction, and what we expect from our government moving forward. I’m grateful for the encouragement and support I’ve received from people and organizations who believe in this vision for Onondaga County.
Each endorsement is a reminder that this office is not held alone, it’s made possible by partnerships across our county.
Who is Mo Brown Endorsing?
This primary election season, I want to use this moment to highlight and uplift candidates who are fighting for equity, transparency, and community driven leadership. These are campaigns I’m proud to support because they reflect the kind of leadership our communities deserve.
While this list does not include every candidate I’ve endorsed, everyone here has my full support. Also, just because I’m supporting a Candidate, does not mean that candidate is supporting me, which is okay.
Local Candidates - (Visit their Website by clicking their name)
Sharon Owens - Syracuse Mayor
Jeremiah Thompson - County Legislator, District 4
Ellen Block - County Legislator, District 5
Gregg Eriksen - County Legislator, District 6
Chad Ryan - County Legislator, District 8
Nicole Watts - County Legislator, District 9
Elaine Denton - County Legislator, District 10
Rita Paniagua - Syracuse City Council, President
Hanah Ehrenreich - Syracuse Common Council, At-Large
Rasheada Caldwell - Syracuse Common Council, At-Large
Donna Moore- Syracuse Common Council, District 2
Cherylene A. Billue - Syracuse School Board
Karen Cordano - Syracuse School Board
John Deer - Manlius Town Supervisor
William Nicholson - Manlius Town Board
Katelyn Kriesel - Manlius Town Board
Sara Bollinger- Manlius Town Board
Sarah Klee Hood - DeWitt Town Council
Patricia Stevenson - DeWitt Town Council
Indu Gupta - DeWitt Town Council
Samuel Young- DeWitt Town Justice
*Marcia Ferguson - Geddes Town Council
*Tracy Walker - Geddes Town Council
Khalid Bey - Onondaga Town Supervisor
Martin Brown - Onondaga Town Council
Ellen Magnarelli Terrien - Onondaga Town Council
Hayley Downs - Salina Town Council, Ward 1
Leesa Paul - Salina Town Council, Ward 2
Stacey Finney - Liverpool Mayor
Outside of Central New York
Zohran Mamdani - NYC Mayor
Heather Wasielewski - Utica Common Council, At-Large
LaShunda Leslie-Smith - Rochester City Council, At-Large
Michael Brown - Rome City Council, Ward 5
Stephen Hampe - Rome City Council, Ward 12
Bailey Lovenguth - Oswego County Legislature, District 4
Leslie Berliant- Otsego County Legislature, District 7
Travis Brooks - Tompkins County Legislature, District 1
Veronica Pillar - Tompkins County Legislature, District 2
Iris Packman - Tompkins County Legislature, District 3
Jorge DeFendini - Ithaca Common Council, Ward 1
Hannah Shvets - Ithaca Common Council, Ward 5
Amy Colvin Sargent - Cayuga County Legislature, District 10
Terrance Cuddy - Auburn City Council At-Large
Virginia Kent - Auburn City Council At-Large
Each of these candidates reflects the values that drive my work: accountability, collaboration, and a focus on people, not politics. I encourage everyone to learn more about their campaigns and to support their efforts to move us forward in Central New York and Beyond.
Closing
This coalition of leaders, neighbors, and advocates represents the best of what our county has to offer. Together, we’re proving that progress doesn’t happen alone, it happens when we stand together.
If you’d like to join this movement, you can volunteer, spread the word, or make your plan to vote on Tuesday, November 4th.

